1
as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
people who claim that they have been kidnapped by aliens from other worlds
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2
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
after many years had passed, he suddenly appeared to claim his inheritance
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3
as in destroying
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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4
as in requiring
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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as in confiscation
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Recent Examples of claiming
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Bednarek, who had the lead at the halfway point, fell behind over the last few meters, claiming his second silver medal in the category.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Dennis and Carole recently reached out to us with a warning about a suspicious email claiming to offer a $100 Sam's Club reward.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In his video, Rebandt also leans into other culture war issues, laying out his anti-transgender stance and claiming over footage of a Black Lives Matter protest that police are currently being targeted.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Even before his appearance on The Breakfast Club this week, earlier this month, Dash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, claiming more than $25 million in debt while listing just $4,350 in assets.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, others are claiming that the fanfare is an exaggeration and are calling for fans to calm down.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
In June 2024, the Supreme Court rejected cases claiming that these amounted to an unconstitutional violation of free speech.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This week, the DOE responded in court by claiming the panel that produced the report had been dissolved, making the suit moot.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
He was regarded as safe with the ball at his feet, with his claiming of crosses on a similar par to Martinez.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Aer Lingus refunded me $6,096 but withheld $1,058, claiming business-class tickets only qualify for an 85% refund.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Bednarek, who had the lead at the halfway point, fell behind over the last few meters, claiming his second silver medal in the category.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Dennis and Carole recently reached out to us with a warning about a suspicious email claiming to offer a $100 Sam's Club reward.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In his video, Rebandt also leans into other culture war issues, laying out his anti-transgender stance and claiming over footage of a Black Lives Matter protest that police are currently being targeted.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Even before his appearance on The Breakfast Club this week, earlier this month, Dash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, claiming more than $25 million in debt while listing just $4,350 in assets.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, others are claiming that the fanfare is an exaggeration and are calling for fans to calm down.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
In June 2024, the Supreme Court rejected cases claiming that these amounted to an unconstitutional violation of free speech.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This week, the DOE responded in court by claiming the panel that produced the report had been dissolved, making the suit moot.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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Last year, under President Joe Biden, the United States Justice Department sued Live Nation, alleging that the company holds a monopoly in the concert market.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ironically, Aenlle’s lawsuit mirrors much of that same language, alleging the county subjected him to the same pattern of retaliation, intimidation and harassment.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Now, major Hollywood unions and progressive groups are pushing back, accusing ABC and its affiliates of censorship and demanding a boycott of Disney properties.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The show revolves around three Texas Hill Country ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, and their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The allocation changes regularly, but as of June 2025, according to Business Insider, destroying a tank was worth eight points.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, global demand for data center capacity could more than triple by 2030, requiring upgrades in power, cooling, and connectivity.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Nazi Party began looting art in the early 1930s from Jewish dealers who were forced to sell their valuables before fleeing to safety, and an official confiscation group called the Einsatzstab Reichsleiters Rosenberg (ERR) was created in 1940.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Consequences for violations vary by school but may include parental contact, device confiscation, detention or suspension.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Aug. 2025
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Most Republican lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have spent days insisting Disney made its own financial decision by suspending Kimmel and declining to criticize Carr.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Democratic leaders quickly rejected the bill, insisting Republicans must negotiate on health care and other priorities, setting up a clash in the Senate.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Congress questioned whether the plant at the center of the deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 is fit to reopen, requesting Boar's Head officials to face a federal food safety caucus.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to cannabis industry organizations requesting comment.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Europe experienced its most extensive flooding since 2013, Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic floods to parts of the US, killing at least 230 people, and extensive flooding in West and Central Africa led to around 1,500 deaths.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eight-year-old Retal was severely injured when her home in Gaza City's al Zeitoun neighborhood was hit by shelling on July 5, 2025, killing her brother Karam, 12, and sister Judy, 10.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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